UK mid-sized firms could generate £105bn in additional revenue by 2030 through AI adoption, according to research by Cebr as HSBC launches a £5bn AI productivity finance initiative. Read more: AI adoption could unlock £105bn revenue boost for UK mid-sized firms by 2030
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Meta is reportedly planning sweeping layoffs that could affect up to 20% of its workforce as the tech giant ramps up AI investment and pursues greater efficiency through automation. Read more: Meta preparing major layoffs as AI spending accelerates
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Companies House has suspended its WebFiling service after a security flaw exposed sensitive company data including directors’ addresses and dates of birth. Read more: Companies House suspends online filing service after cyber vulnerability exposes director data
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The Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday that Aramco was in talks with at least two Ukrainian companies to buy interceptor drones The post Saudi Aramco says claims it is in talks with Ukrainian firms for drones are “inaccurate” appeared first on Gulf Business.
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In fiscal year 2024-25, Dalmia Bharat recorded annual revenues of $1.5bn, Shree Digvijay $79m and India Cements $444m The post Lucky numbers and collusion: How an Indian cement cartel came unstuck appeared first on Gulf Business.
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One of the world’s largest investors, the fund holds stakes in around 7,200 companies globally, owning about 1.5 per cent of all listed stocks The post Norway’s wealth fund using AI to screen for ESG risks appeared first on Gulf Business.
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Mariam Al Muhairi: “The meeting marks an important step toward strengthening effective partnership between Dubai Municipality and concrete and contracting companies to build an integrated vision that supports project continuity and enhances operational efficiency.” The meeting addressed challenges in the concrete market, the causes of shortages, and their impact on construction project timelines Discussion of proposals and solutions to enhance supply efficiency and ensure sustainable availability in support of the emirate’s urban development goals 23,270 buildings under construction with a total area of 40,028,453 square metres
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A new analysis by Dubai Chamber of Commerce, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, More…
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Briefing session held with the participation of H.E. the Minister of Economy and Tourism and representatives of the Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) and local economic departments Abu Dhabi, 07 January 2026: The Ministry of Economy and Tourism held a media briefing to review the Federal Decree-Law No. 20 of 2025 amending certain provisions of Federal Decree-Law No. 32 of 2021 concerning Commercial Companies, issued by the UAE. The amendments introduce proactive and crucial updates across its 15 articles, along with a new article regulating and legitimising the transfer of a company’s registration in the commercial register wit
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Maha Al Gargawi: “The establishment of the Bulgarian Business Council will help build stronger partnerships between our business communities and unlock new opportunities for joint investment.” Non-oil trade between Dubai and Bulgaria reached AED 777 million in 2024, achieving year-on-year growth of 5%. A total of 243 Bulgarian companies were registered as active members of Dubai Chamber of Commerce by the end of Q3 2025. Dubai, UAE – Dubai Chamber of Commerce, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, has announced the establishment of the Bulgarian Business Council. The new council aims to st
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